2023 was supposed to be the year China hosted the Asian Cup, but due to the general environment at that time, the Chinese Football Association finally voluntarily gave up the right to host. According to media person Qin Yun, this is the result of Du Zhaocai, secretary of the Party Committee of the Chinese Football Association, who insisted on going his own way.
Qin Yun said that at that time, the Chinese Football Association and the Organizing Committee of the Chinese Asian Cup were ready, and took the initiative to say to the AFC that it could host it and wait for the approval of the relevant higher departments for prevention and control. However, when suggesting to Du Zhaocai, someone said that it should avoid explicitly discussing with the AFC, but replied to the AFC that it was ready and waiting for the relevant approval.
However, Du Zhaocai directly replied to the AFC and gave up his qualification to host the Asian Cup. This made the AFC very disappointed with the Chinese Football Association, and at the same time made the Chinese football community feel regret and dissatisfaction.
Hosting the Asian Cup is an important task, which can not only enhance the international influence of Chinese football, but also an opportunity to show China in the new era to Asia and the world. The Chinese football community should cherish such opportunities more and make greater contributions to the development of Chinese football.